Safety tips
Practical tips for chatting on Whoo and meeting someone in person. Short, so you'll actually read them.
Whoo does not run criminal background checks on members. We don't routinely check identity. We may ask for ID to confirm age or during a safety review. Take the same care you would with anyone you've just met.
In chats
- Whoo shows no photos and no profiles. That protects you, so don't undo it by oversharing.
- Keep your full name, phone number, address, workplace, school and social accounts to yourself until you're ready.
- Don't send photos that show where you live or work.
- Stay in the Whoo chat until you know someone. People who rush you to another app may be trying to avoid our safety tools.
- On Whoo Plus, someone's Twin (their AI) may chat for them. Treat anything a Twin says as AI, not a promise from a person.
Money: never send it
- Never send money, gifts, gift cards, crypto or bank details to someone you've met on Whoo, however good the story.
- Be wary of investment tips, emergencies, travel costs, customs fees or "I'll pay you back".
- Whoo will never ask you for money in a chat. Whoo Plus is only ever bought through the Apple App Store or Google Play.
- If anyone asks you for money, report them.
Before you meet
- Take your time. There's no rush after an unlock; your match chat has no time limit.
- Consider a short call or video chat first. It's easy to tell if things feel off.
- A quick search of what they've told you is fine. Be cautious if details don't add up.
- Tell a friend who you're meeting, where and when. Share your location if you like.
Meeting in person
- Meet in a busy public place. Not at your home or theirs.
- Get yourself there and back. Keep your phone charged and some money for a ride home.
- Know your limits with alcohol or anything else. Keep your drink with you.
- You can leave at any time, for any reason. You don't owe anyone an explanation.
- Keep sensitive topics like money, home address and travel plans for much later.
If something feels wrong
- Trust your instincts. You can end a chat, say No or leave a date.
- Block them: they won't be told, and you'll never be seated or matched with them again.
- Report them from the chat menu. It helps protect other members too, even after you've met.
- You can also email safety@meetwhoo.com.
Read our Community guidelines to see what isn't allowed.
Help and resources
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. For example, 911 in the United States, or 112 across the European Union.
- If you're thinking about harming yourself, please reach out. In the United States, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Elsewhere, contact a crisis line in your country.
- If you've experienced sexual assault, abuse or stalking, local support services and the police can help. You can report to Whoo as well.
- Australia: 000 for emergencies; 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for support with sexual, domestic or family violence.
- If you've been scammed, contact your bank straight away and report it to your local police.
[counsel: use New York GBL §394-cc wording close to verbatim; add New Jersey and Texas dating-safety notices]
Notice for New York and Illinois members
Whoo does not conduct criminal background checks on its members. We don't routinely check identity. We may ask for ID to confirm age or during a safety review. Please follow the tips on this page when chatting and meeting. [counsel: confirm wording meets NY GBL §394-cc and Illinois requirements]